Job summaryWe are looking for somebody who shares our idea of
what a PCN should be - supportive of its member Practices, effective and innovative.
You'll be prepared to work hard to look after your patients and work with the lead
clinical pharmacist and pharmacy team, wider multidisciplinary team colleagues and PCN leadership
team to maintain a resilient and sustainable PCN. We would
like someone to join our team who has at least 1 year experience working as a Clinical
Pharmacist in General Practice. Hours of work per week = 27 to 37 hoursThe employer is Network North PCN LtdFor an informal chat / visit please contact Marie
Wragg, PCN Manager or David Russell, Lead Clinical Pharmacist apply, please send your CV and covering letter
to or apply via NHS jobs.Main duties of the jobThe post holder is a prescribing clinical pharmacist who acts within
their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of
pharmacists across the PCN which is made up of 5 Practices.They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the primary
care team by providing direct, accessible and
timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.The post holder will be an
integral part of the PCN, as well as part of a wider general practice and
multi-disciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicines
information into and out of hospitals. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient
care and safety,
and augment clinical staff
in the management of patients, with minimal support needed from the Lead Pharmacist.As part of their employment, the post holder
will ideally have completed the CPPE pathway and must be an Independent
Prescriber, equipping the prescribing clinical pharmacist to be able
to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting.
The supervision and mentorship network
will be provided
to support the prescribing
clinical pharmacist.About usNetwork North PCN is a well-established Primary
Care Network in North Sheffield, with a stable patient population. We have a
compassionate and supportive team. We are committed, friendly and flexible. Key
info: - 5 Practices within the PCN - On site duty GPs, available for questions/queries/support- System
One and EMIS practices- Approx.
45,000 patients- Commitment to CPD- Emphasis
on teaching within Practices- Forward
thinking, innovative and keen to embrace new ways of working- Multi-disciplinary
team - including an Advanced Care Practitioner, Care Coordinators, Clinical
Pharmacists, GPs, Mental Health Workers, Pharmacy Technician, Physician
Associates, Physiotherapists and Social Prescribing Link WorkerDetailsDate posted11 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
28.80 an hour
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference numberA Job locationsChapelgreen PracticeThompson HillHigh GreenSheffieldS35 4NFUnited KingdomMill Road Surgery98a Mill RoadEcclesfieldSheffieldS35 9XQUnited KingdomGrenoside Surgery60 Greno CrescentGrenosideSheffieldS35 8NXUnited KingdomFoxhill Medical Centre160 Fox Hill CrescentFoxhillSheffieldS6 1GAUnited KingdomEcclesfield Group Practice96a Mill RoadEcclesfieldSheffieldS35 9XQUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPrimary key
responsibilitiesA prescribing clinical pharmacist at Network North PCN has the following key responsibilities in relation to delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks;
this will be dependent
upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.a.
Work as part
of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of
medicines for specific disease areas.b.
Be a prescriber and work with
and alongside the PCN and general practice teamc.
Work with the 5 Practices across the PCN as and where neededd.
Be responsible for the care management of patients
with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to
proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those
with multiple co- morbidities (in particular frailty,
COPD and asthma) and people with learning disabilities or autism (through
STOMP Stop Over Medication Programme)e.
Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help in tackling inequalities. Compared
to a Clinical Pharmacist role, they must have a greater range of clinical skills
relating to competencesf.
Provide leadership on person-centered medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the PCN practices
conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance)
and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the Quality and Outcomes
Framework, enhanced services/local enhanced services, Impact and Investment
Fund requirements and also any local PQIS schemes, QIPP and
other quality or cost effectiveness initiativesg.
Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their
medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote
self-careh.
Have a role in supporting further integration of
general practice with the wider healthcare
teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better
access to healthcare and help manage
general practice workloadi.
Develop relationships and
work closely with
other pharmacy professionals across the wider health and social care systemj.
Take a central role in the clinical aspects
of shared care protocols, clinical
research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists (including
mental health and reduction of inappropriate antipsychotic use in people with
learning difficulties), liaison with community pharmacists, and anticoagulationk.
Be
part of a professional clinical
network and have access to appropriate clinical supervision.l.
To act as the point of contact
for all medicine
related matters, establishing positive working relationshipsm. To consult
patients within defined
levels of competence and independently
prescribe acute and repeat medicationn.
To receive referrals and directed patients
from triage services
and other clinicianso.
To receive and resolve medicines queries from patients
and other staffp.
To provide medication review services for patients in the practices and during
domiciliary visits to local nursing homesq.
To manage a caseload of complex patientsr.
To manage a therapeutic drug monitoring system and the recall of patients taking high risk drugs, i.e.,
anticoagulants, anticonvulsants and DMARDs, etc.s. To deliver
long term condition
clinics and home visits, particularly for patients with complicated medication regimes, and
prescribe accordinglyt.
To provide pharmaceutical consultations to patients
with long term conditions as an
integral part of the multidisciplinary teamu.
To review medications for newly registered patientsv. To improve
patient and carer
understanding of confidence in and compliance with their medicationw.
To maintain accurate
clinical records in conjunction with extant legislationx. To encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the PCN y.
To implement and embed a robust repeat
prescribing systemz. To provide
advice and answer
medication related queries
from patients and staffaa.
To organise and oversee the PCNs medicines optimisation systems, including the repeat prescribing and
medication review systemsbb.
To improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through
clinical audit and education, to improve performance
against NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance.cc.
To develop yourself
and the role through participation in clinical supervision, training and service redesign
activitiesdd.
To ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage,
rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. To apply infection-control measures
within the PCN practices according to local and
national guidelinesee.
To provide subject
matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and
embedding a robust systemff.
Share expertise with the various
students across the Practices and have students shadow them in clinicgg.
To support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencieshh.
To actively signpost
patients to the correct healthcare professionalii. To manage a caseload of
complex patients and potential care institutions and to provide advice
for the GP management of more complex
patients or areas such as addictive behaviours, severe mental
illness or end of life carejj.
To review the latest guidance, ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE, CQC
guidance etc.kk. To provide
targeted support and proactive reviews
for vulnerable, complex
patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary
carell.
To handle prescription queries and requests
directlymm.
To provide proactive
leadership on medicines
and prescribing systems
to the organisation, patients and their carersnn. To support
in the delivery of enhanced
services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisationoo. To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate in the identification
of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and
near-miss eventspp.
To undertake all mandatory training
and induction programmesqq. To contribute to and embrace
the spectrum of clinical governancerr. To attend a
formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a
performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed
on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreedss. To attend
pharmacy team meetings and other clinical team meetings tt. To contribute to public health
campaigns (e.g., COVID-19
or flu clinics) through
advice or direct careuu. To maintain
a clean, tidy, effective working
area at all times.vv. Carry out clinical auditsww. Help the PCN prepare for Neighborhood workingSecondary responsibilitiesIn addition to the primary responsibilities, the
prescribing clinical pharmacist may be requested to:a.
Agree and review
prescribing formularies and protocols, and monitor compliance levelsb.
Improve the data quality of medicines records
and linking to conditionsc.
Deliver training, mentoring and guidance to other clinicians and staff on medicine
issuesd.
Working in partnership with
pharmacists and clinicians in local hospital(s), improve the safety and quality of
prescribing after discharge from hospital admissions and attendancee. Provide support to prescription administrative/dispensary stafff.
Produce pharmacy updates (e.g. Bulletins) and share other
communications as neededg.
Develop a specialist area
of interesth.
Work with community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists and other stakeholders in the medicines supply chain to improve patient experience
and manage incidentsi.
Support virtual and remote models
of consultation and support, including e- consultations, remote medication review, and telehealth and
telemedicinej.
Undertake any tasks consistent with the level
of the post and the
scope of the role,
ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective mannerk. Duties may vary
from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties
will be added and/or amended to suit the ever-changing needs of General
Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPrimary key
responsibilitiesA prescribing clinical pharmacist at Network North PCN has the following key responsibilities in relation to delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks;
this will be dependent
upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.a.
Work as part
of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of
medicines for specific disease areas.b.
Be a prescriber and work with
and alongside the PCN and general practice teamc.
Work with the 5 Practices across the PCN as and where neededd.
Be responsible for the care management of patients
with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to
proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those
with multiple co- morbidities (in particular frailty,
COPD and asthma) and people with learning disabilities or autism (through
STOMP Stop Over Medication Programme)e.
Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help in tackling inequalities. Compared
to a Clinical Pharmacist role, they must have a greater range of clinical skills
relating to competencesf.
Provide leadership on person-centered medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the PCN practices
conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance)
and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the Quality and Outcomes
Framework, enhanced services/local enhanced services, Impact and Investment
Fund requirements and also any local PQIS schemes, QIPP and
other quality or cost effectiveness initiativesg.
Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their
medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote
self-careh.
Have a role in supporting further integration of
general practice with the wider healthcare
teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better
access to healthcare and help manage
general practice workloadi.
Develop relationships and
work closely with
other pharmacy professionals across the wider health and social care systemj.
Take a central role in the clinical aspects
of shared care protocols, clinical
research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists (including
mental health and reduction of inappropriate antipsychotic use in people with
learning difficulties), liaison with community pharmacists, and anticoagulationk.
Be
part of a professional clinical
network and have access to appropriate clinical supervision.l.
To act as the point of contact
for all medicine
related matters, establishing positive working relationshipsm. To consult
patients within defined
levels of competence and independently
prescribe acute and repeat medicationn.
To receive referrals and directed patients
from triage services
and other clinicianso.
To receive and resolve medicines queries from patients
and other staffp.
To provide medication review services for patients in the practices and during
domiciliary visits to local nursing homesq.
To manage a caseload of complex patientsr.
To manage a therapeutic drug monitoring system and the recall of patients taking high risk drugs, i.e.,
anticoagulants, anticonvulsants and DMARDs, etc.s. To deliver
long term condition
clinics and home visits, particularly for patients with complicated medication regimes, and
prescribe accordinglyt.
To provide pharmaceutical consultations to patients
with long term conditions as an
integral part of the multidisciplinary teamu.
To review medications for newly registered patientsv. To improve
patient and carer
understanding of confidence in and compliance with their medicationw.
To maintain accurate
clinical records in conjunction with extant legislationx. To encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the PCN y.
To implement and embed a robust repeat
prescribing systemz. To provide
advice and answer
medication related queries
from patients and staffaa.
To organise and oversee the PCNs medicines optimisation systems, including the repeat prescribing and
medication review systemsbb.
To improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through
clinical audit and education, to improve performance
against NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance.cc.
To develop yourself
and the role through participation in clinical supervision, training and service redesign
activitiesdd.
To ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage,
rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. To apply infection-control measures
within the PCN practices according to local and
national guidelinesee.
To provide subject
matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and
embedding a robust systemff.
Share expertise with the various
students across the Practices and have students shadow them in clinicgg.
To support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencieshh.
To actively signpost
patients to the correct healthcare professionalii. To manage a caseload of
complex patients and potential care institutions and to provide advice
for the GP management of more complex
patients or areas such as addictive behaviours, severe mental
illness or end of life carejj.
To review the latest guidance, ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE, CQC
guidance etc.kk. To provide
targeted support and proactive reviews
for vulnerable, complex
patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary
carell.
To handle prescription queries and requests
directlymm.
To provide proactive
leadership on medicines
and prescribing systems
to the organisation, patients and their carersnn. To support
in the delivery of enhanced
services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisationoo. To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate in the identification
of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and
near-miss eventspp.
To undertake all mandatory training
and induction programmesqq. To contribute to and embrace
the spectrum of clinical governancerr. To attend a
formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a
performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed
on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreedss. To attend
pharmacy team meetings and other clinical team meetings tt. To contribute to public health
campaigns (e.g., COVID-19
or flu clinics) through
advice or direct careuu. To maintain
a clean, tidy, effective working
area at all times.vv. Carry out clinical auditsww. Help the PCN prepare for Neighborhood workingSecondary responsibilitiesIn addition to the primary responsibilities, the
prescribing clinical pharmacist may be requested to:a.
Agree and review
prescribing formularies and protocols, and monitor compliance levelsb.
Improve the data quality of medicines records
and linking to conditionsc.
Deliver training, mentoring and guidance to other clinicians and staff on medicine
issuesd.
Working in partnership with
pharmacists and clinicians in local hospital(s), improve the safety and quality of
prescribing after discharge from hospital admissions and attendancee. Provide support to prescription administrative/dispensary stafff.
Produce pharmacy updates (e.g. Bulletins) and share other
communications as neededg.
Develop a specialist area
of interesth.
Work with community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists and other stakeholders in the medicines supply chain to improve patient experience
and manage incidentsi.
Support virtual and remote models
of consultation and support, including e- consultations, remote medication review, and telehealth and
telemedicinej.
Undertake any tasks consistent with the level
of the post and the
scope of the role,
ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective mannerk. Duties may vary
from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties
will be added and/or amended to suit the ever-changing needs of General
Practice.Person Specification
Skills
Essential- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills with the ability to constructively challenge the views and practices of managers and clinicians- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports- Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions- Clear, polite telephone manner- Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne- Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters- Effective time management (planning and organising)- Demonstrate personal accountability and emotional resilience, and work well under pressure
Qualifications
EssentialThe prescribing clinical pharmacist:- Is a GPhC registered pharmacist- Holds a GPhC Independent Prescribing qualificationDesirableThe prescribing clinical pharmacist:- has qualified from an approved 18-month CPPE training pathway that equips them to:a.Be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting b.Be able to assist Practices to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in the annual Network Contracted Enhanced Service Specification- Has a minor ailments certification- Has a medicines management qualification
Experience
EssentialThe prescribing clinical pharmacist has:- A minimum of one year working as a clinical pharmacist within a General Practice setting- An appreciation of the nature of and experience of working in PCNs and general practice.- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing- Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice- An appreciation of the NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners- Broad knowledge of PCNs and general practiceDesirable- In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare- Understanding of the mentorship process
Personal Qualities
Essential- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity- Flexible and cooperative- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals- Compassionate and maintain integrity- Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks- Problem solving and analytical skills- Ability to maintain confidentiality- Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety
Other requirements
Essential- Clear Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check- Evidence of continuing professional development- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homeDesirableFlexibility to work outside of core office hours where needed.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills with the ability to constructively challenge the views and practices of managers and clinicians- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports- Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions- Clear, polite telephone manner- Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS/SystmOne- Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters- Effective time management (planning and organising)- Demonstrate personal accountability and emotional resilience, and work well under pressure
Qualifications
EssentialThe prescribing clinical pharmacist:- Is a GPhC registered pharmacist- Holds a GPhC Independent Prescribing qualificationDesirableThe prescribing clinical pharmacist:- has qualified from an approved 18-month CPPE training pathway that equips them to:a.Be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting b.Be able to assist Practices to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in the annual Network Contracted Enhanced Service Specification- Has a minor ailments certification- Has a medicines management qualification
Experience
EssentialThe prescribing clinical pharmacist has:- A minimum of one year working as a clinical pharmacist within a General Practice setting- An appreciation of the nature of and experience of working in PCNs and general practice.- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing- Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice- An appreciation of the NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners- Broad knowledge of PCNs and general practiceDesirable- In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare- Understanding of the mentorship process
Personal Qualities
Essential- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct- Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity- Flexible and cooperative- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals- Compassionate and maintain integrity- Able to provide leadership and to finish work tasks- Problem solving and analytical skills- Ability to maintain confidentiality- Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety
Other requirements
Essential- Clear Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check- Evidence of continuing professional development- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homeDesirableFlexibility to work outside of core office hours where needed.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameFoxhill Medical CentreAddressChapelgreen PracticeThompson HillHigh GreenSheffieldS35 4NFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameFoxhill Medical CentreAddressChapelgreen PracticeThompson HillHigh GreenSheffieldS35 4NFUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist in Sheffield employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
